Lockdown Protocol

The combination of an AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and an Intel Arc B580 was measured in Lockdown Protocol, a first-person shooter released in 2024. The database contains frame rate results for three resolutions and four graphics presets, along with synthetic benchmark scores for both components. This analysis walks through the measured FPS, compares the hardware to its nearest rivals, and determines the playable settings for each resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this CPU and GPU pair in Lockdown Protocol are recorded for 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080, each with Low, Medium, High, and Ultra presets. Only the Medium preset includes minimum and maximum frame data; the other presets report only average FPS.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the average frame rates are as follows: Low delivers 73 FPS, Medium 52 FPS, High 45 FPS, and Ultra 34 FPS. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 44 FPS and a maximum of 59 FPS, meaning the frame rate fluctuates within a 15 FPS band. The gap between Low and Ultra is 39 FPS, a substantial drop that indicates the GPU is heavily taxed at 4K.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages improve significantly. Low runs at 113 FPS, Medium at 80 FPS, High at 70 FPS, and Ultra at 52 FPS. The Medium preset records a minimum of 68 FPS and a maximum of 92 FPS. Here, the Low to Ultra spread is 61 FPS, showing that even at 1440p, the graphics preset has a large impact on performance.

At 1920x1080, the system becomes quite capable. Low reaches 154 FPS, Medium 109 FPS, High 95 FPS, and Ultra 72 FPS. The Medium preset has a minimum of 93 FPS and a maximum of 126 FPS. The difference from Low to Ultra is 82 FPS, the largest absolute gap across all resolutions, but the lowest average FPS (Ultra at 72) still clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The data shows that the frame rate scales predictably with resolution and preset. At each resolution, lowering the preset from Ultra to Low roughly doubles the average FPS, and moving from 1080p to 4K at the same preset reduces the average by roughly half. For example, at Low settings, 1080p averages 154 FPS, 1440p averages 113 FPS, and 4K averages 73 FPS. This consistent scaling suggests the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rate, with the CPU playing a secondary role.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The synthetic benchmark scores in the database allow for direct comparisons to other components. The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has an average benchmark score of 21484. Its nearest rivals, based on average score and percentage difference, are the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V (score 21440, delta 0.2%), the Intel Core i9-11900H (score 21367, delta 0.5%), the Intel Xeon D-1746TER (score 21635, delta -0.7%), and the AMD EPYC 9454 (score 21223, delta 1.2%). These deltas are all within 1.2% of the Ryzen 5 2600's score, indicating that these CPUs would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol, assuming the game is not GPU-limited.

The Intel Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (score 23061, delta -0.2%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (score 22895, delta 0.6%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (score 23172, delta -0.7%), and the NVIDIA P106-100 (score 23249, delta -1%). These differences are similarly small, all within 1%. For gameplay, this means the Arc B580 would produce frame rates very close to those of an RTX 2080 or RTX 3080 in Lockdown Protocol, though actual in-game performance can be affected by driver optimizations and specific game engine behavior.

Because the measured FPS data in this entry comes from this exact CPU and GPU pair, the nearest rivals are useful for extrapolation. If a user were to swap the Ryzen 5 2600 for an Intel Core Ultra 5 228V, the CPU-bound portion of the frame rate would likely change by less than 1%, and similarly for the GPU swaps. The overall playable settings would remain the same at each resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS scaling across resolutions and presets reveals which component limits performance in Lockdown Protocol. At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 154 (Low) to 72 (Ultra). At 1440p, the same presets yield 113 to 52. At 4K, they yield 73 to 34. The ratio of FPS between presets is nearly identical at each resolution: for example, Ultra is about 47% of Low at 1080p (72/154), 46% at 1440p (52/113), and 47% at 4K (34/73). This consistency indicates that the GPU is the dominant factor, as resolution changes do not alter the relative cost of each preset.

The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 5 2600, has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. Its synthetic scores include a single-thread Passmark score of 2239 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1154. These numbers are not directly tied to game FPS, but they suggest the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 154 FPS, which is high enough that the CPU might become a limiting factor, but the database does not provide separate CPU and GPU utilization data. The fact that the frame rate drops by roughly half when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same preset points to the GPU as the bottleneck, since resolution scaling primarily affects the GPU's pixel and texture workload.

At higher resolutions, the GPU workload increases while the CPU workload stays relatively constant. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (34) is less than half of 1080p Ultra (72), which aligns with the GPU being the primary constraint. The CPU's role is more apparent at lower resolutions and lower presets, where the GPU can render frames quickly and the CPU must keep up with game logic and draw calls. Given the CPU's modest single-thread performance relative to modern processors, it is plausible that the CPU limits frame rates in the 1080p Low scenario, but the data does not isolate this effect.

The Verdict

Using the playable threshold of 60 FPS, the database provides clear verdicts for each resolution. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, with an average of 73 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS (52, 45, and 34 respectively). At 2560x1440, three presets clear the threshold: Low (113 FPS), Medium (80 FPS), and High (70 FPS). Ultra does not, at 52 FPS. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 72 FPS, High 95 FPS, Medium 109 FPS, and Low 154 FPS.

Thus, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol smoothly at 1080p with any preset, and at 1440p with up to High settings. At 4K, it can only manage Low settings to stay above 60 FPS. Users targeting a consistent 60 FPS experience should choose the best preset that meets the threshold for their chosen resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS at each resolution is as follows:

• 3840x2160: Low, with an average of 73 FPS. This is the only preset that clears the threshold at 4K.
• 2560x1440: High, with an average of 70 FPS. Medium (80 FPS) and Low (113 FPS) also work, but High offers the highest visual quality while staying above 60.
• 1920x1080: Ultra, with an average of 72 FPS. All presets are playable, but Ultra provides the best image quality while still exceeding 60 FPS.

These settings are based on the recorded average FPS values. For users who prefer to avoid any frame dips, the Medium preset at each resolution includes minimum FPS data: 44 at 4K, 68 at 1440p, and 93 at 1080p. At 1440p and 1080p, the Medium minimums are well above 60, but at 4K the Medium minimum is 44, so Low is the only safe choice for a locked 60 FPS experience.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with 60 FPS?

A: Only with the Low preset, which averages 73 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS (52, 45, and 34 respectively).

Q: What is the highest preset that stays above 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: High, with an average of 70 FPS. Medium and Low also exceed 60, but High offers better visual quality.

Q: What average FPS does this combo achieve at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: 109 FPS, with a minimum of 93 and a maximum of 126.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580 compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021, while the RTX 2080 scores 22895, a difference of 0.6% (the RTX 2080 is slightly lower). The two are effectively tied.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 sits in the 75th percentile among all CPUs, based on its average benchmark score of 21484.

Q: How does this CPU and GPU combination rank among all tested combos in Lockdown Protocol?

A: It is ranked 2795 out of 3714 tested combinations.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's overall ranking for Lockdown Protocol, this combination of AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and Intel Arc B580 is positioned at rank 2795 out of 3714 tested combos. This places it in the lower portion of the field, though it is still capable of delivering playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p. The CPU itself holds a 75th percentile ranking among all CPUs, and the GPU holds a 68th percentile ranking among all GPUs, indicating that both components are above average in isolation. However, the combination's rank in this specific game suggests that Lockdown Protocol is demanding enough to push this pair toward the lower end of the tested spectrum, particularly at 4K where only the Low preset is viable. The measured data confirms that the system is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p High as a solid alternative, while 4K should be reserved for users who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity.